Same-Sex Marriage in New Jersey; Low-Income Housing; Barbara Buono

Monday, October 21, 2013

Same-sex couples are being granted marriage licenses today in New Jersey for the first time. Michael Premo of New Jersey United for Marriage discusses the news and the gay marriage strategy going forward. Plus: Democratic nominee for governor of New Jersey Barbara Buono; 30 Issues in 30 Days is all about housing and development this week; and the long history of instant communication.

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At midnight last night, New Jersey began issuing same-sex marriage licenses. And this morning, the Christie administration officially announced that it would not appeal the Supreme Court's ruling. Michael Premo, campaign manager for New Jersey United For Marriage, discusses the news and what comes next.

Last week the U.S. government narrowly avoided a default that could have badly damaged its credit rating and the global economy. Former Congressman Bill Frenzel (R-MN), now with the Brookings Institution, discusses what comes next as Washington readies to do it all over again.

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